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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,977.92, 633,373.20 and 255,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,977.92, 633,373.20 and 255,026.40 is: 351,927.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,977.92 : 633,373.20 = 255,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,977.92/633,373.20 = 255,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,977.92x = 633,373.20 × 255,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,977.92x = 161,526,887,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,526,887,052.48/458,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,927.36

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